Reviewed: Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant
We recently visited Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant at the Lodore Hotel near Keswick. Mrs Guru has tried to persuade the fussy Mr Guru for a long time and she finally succeed.
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Book Review: The Lake District: 40 favourite walks
Liz Andrew’s book is a pocket edition travel guide with a difference. It’s quirky, and has a strong focus on the literary culture of Cumbria, and those creatives who were inspired by the landscape.
Book Review: Lonely Planet Pocket Lake District
The Lonely Planet Pocket guide to the Lake District has everything in it for getting the most out of Cumbria. It has details of walks, interesting sights, places to eat and stuff for kids to enjoy.
Reviewed: BLOCKS Steakhouse
BLOCKS of Cockermouth, situated in the Allerdale Court Hotel, has been on our wish list for quite some time!
Reviewed: Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
When Mr Guru decided that last year’s anniversary Spa Break should be an annual tradition, there was only one place that we wanted to try: The Falls Spa at the Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale.
Book Review: Outdoor adventures with children – Lake District
Here at Cumbria Guru HQ, we have the conundrum of wanting to create amazing memories, but not wanting to spend much money (desperately trying to save, anyone?). We were very happy when Rachel Crolla and Carl McKeating’s book (Outdoor Adventures with Children…
Book Review: Outdoor adventures with children - Lake District
Pitched as an outdoor adventure guidebook for families with children under 12, this pocket sized beauty is just what we’ve needed this summer.
A Royal Sunday Lunch for Yew and I!
I do love to make a Sunday Roast for the family most weekends. It’s rare that we go out for Sunday lunch, and thought that we could try it this weekend.
Aira Force - A Great Morning Out
As a family, we’re all keen on getting out and about in Cumbria more frequently.
Reviewed: Ravenglass Railway Museum
What better way is there to spend a rainy Sunday morning, than with a visit to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum?
Cumbria Guru Spotlight: Ruby and Bean
Ruby and Bean are superb. Statement! Fact! Don’t argue with me…
The Weird and Wonderful Cumbria
Quite often I’ll tell people that I’m from Cumbria and I’ll be met with blank stares or confused looks.